One Piece: Gambling To The Top

A/N: Chapters ahead at patréon

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Staring forward, Josh was looking at Hancock. 

She was sitting on the plaza facing the arena, which Josh was sitting in. 

Hancock's sisters stood up like great status next to her. 

Because there were many chairs around and the audience of thousands of amazons watching him, Josh felt like he is in a coliseum … funny thing, he is. However, the arena had many spikes at its end. If anyone falls there, or anyone from the audience jumps there, they would die for real. 

That what would anyone think when they watch Amazon Lilly arc at first. But when they learn that the amazons are Haki masters, they would know that these metal spikes are only useful against the foes. 

The amazons seemed to be excited about the execution process. Since Josh didn't make any attempt to run away, the amazons thought that men either were so courageous or a coward who can't make a move to escape his fate. 

Josh, of course, was neither. He was thinking of benefiting from this precious situation. 

Although he knows the risks he is taking, Josh believed that there is a high chance for him to make it.  Josh had been gambling on his head ever since he got himself into this world, and since he has gotten himself a chance to learn Haki, Josh would of course bet on his head. It became like a habit to him.  

Hancock was staring at Josh as she had never starred at any man before. It wasn't that she was looking down at him. 

Instead, she was looking at him with a very sharp gaze to a man who seemed to be charmed by other girls and not she made her feel low value. 

Not only so, but Josh dared to pretend that he likes her shape. 

Bitting on the nail of her thumb, Hancock raised her hand. "Let the execution begins." 

Josh, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, smirked and stood up. 

[Ding: System has a new gamble for you.]

[ You have a crazy plan. Get the Haki Master without getting yourself killed. 

Objective: Survive Hancock till the end. 

Rewards: 

- 200 Draw Points

What you are betting on: 

- 300 Draw Points.

-Your head and your dignity.

(Y/N?)] 

It felt weird at first for the system to trigger such a quest. The empress's sisters are strong, for sure. But he should be able to deal with them since Luffy could.  Or could it be just that Luffy weakened her sisters in the show with his Haki so that they looked weaker despite being masters of Haki? It means they can pose a real danger if they get serious… that's a theory. 

There is another option. 

Josh was aware that Hancock is a Warlord. And, unlike Crocodile, she was way stronger. At least, in some movie, she could kick a mountain-sized Douglas in his awaken form while covered in Haki, and she moved faster than Gear 4th Luffy. 

It seems that she is the real dangerous one. In that case, Josh must be gentle with her sisters so she won't interfere.

While a big black panther appeared in front of him, Josh was staring at Hancock. This woman likes to use charm to beat her opponents rather than easily using her strength. 

Standing up and patting the dust from his legs, Josh stared at the big cat in front of him. 

It was very large that made Josh like a chicken in front of a normal-sized tiger. Just by standing on its four, it was like 3-4 meters high. 

Clapping with his hands, Josh started walking backwards. 

"Come on little Kitty. Let me take you for a walk." 

Almost every amazon was provoked by Josh's statement. They all liked the animal. The panther, who could understand the human language, roared in anger as Josh was inviting him to come and play. 

When It opened its jaw, it dashed toward Josh. 

Being able to see the swift cat in slow motion, Josh dashed forward with a higher speed. As the big cat was about to bite him from the middle in one bite, Josh took a side step, gliding along its body, before reaching the tail, holding it, and spinning around. 

The pattern's body was lifted easily, and Josh could play with it since its weight wasn't coleslaw. Josh was spinning so fast that Josh seemed to be covered by a cloud of black smoke. 

Three minutes later from spinning, the tiger lost its consciousness, dizzy. 

"Is that the best you got? My little kitty girl is more dangerous than that." Josh said. Somehow, he missed Mikita when he said that line. Though she may be bigger than him in heels, he still considers her his little kitten. 

'Damn, I miss them…' 

*Roars*

Upon hearing Josh's mockery, the amazons roared and yelled. They seemed to like the panther a lot, also, they seemed to be amazed that Josh could beat the tiger with his physical strength alone. 

"Curse you."

"Who are you calling little, did you see yourself." 

"People like you are called friends!" 

"Hey, I'm not that short." 

"Shut up, I'm talking to that guy." 

"Ouch…" Josh closed one eye and rubbed his hand on the left side of his chest. "The last line, about being friend-zoned, hurts, you know." Josh stared at the one who said that as if he was offended. 

"Enough!" Hancock raised her hands. Pointing her fingers toward Josh, she got his attention. "Now, it's not over for you. We have some sweet last game for you." Hancock made a charming smile when she looked at Josh. With ease, she faked a flush on her cheeks and made a shy look. Even the amazons around were charmed by that look. 

Hancock, on purpose, opened her legs a bit, put her hand on her thigh, and pushed her dress slit to the side. 

Josh, who was looking, noticed what was between her legs. 

It was exposed for a second, Hancock's crotch. He smirked internally, knowing what Hancock is going to do next. He also was enjoying what he is seeing. 

As Hancock made a heart-shape with her hands and shoot a beam at him, Josh only smirked. 

He wasn't frozen, and Hancock, who just exposed her treasured hole, couldn't help but opening her eyes widely. 

"You pervert, how dare you not look! Ahem… how dare you look!" 

Hancock seemed to be frustrated as she clenched her teeth. It became a personal matter of pride to Hancock. 

"Sonia, Mari, beat the shit out of this man and leave some part of him alive." 

"Hey, sis aren't you going to kill him?" The green-haired woman, Sonia said. Josh looked at her. She had a nice body, however, her head was large. Still, her face was quite cute, with green eyes and long floating hair. 

Her sis, a honey colour haired woman, stared at Hancock. "You know, we thought we are going to execute him." 

"It's a matter of pride. I will deal with him." Hancock half-closed her eyes on Josh as if he was a challenge waiting to be conquered. 

Josh smiled when he saw that look from Hancock. She had her eyes on him now.  It seems that he has to be gentle with her sisters and not showing signs of killing them unless he wanted to be attacked by her, which he wouldn't like to happen. 

The 4-5 meters tall amazons jumped and landed in front of Josh, making the ground shake briefly.

"Green haired one… before death, I have a confession." Josh put his hand in jacket pockets. 

This is the last thing he does to frustrate Hancock, who is watching. 

Sonia put her hands on her spear and hit the ground with the base. "Say your last words." 

"You are hot and charming. I want you to know that." Well, he half lied. Her face was pretty, but her head was big. And one can ignore it if one focused on her body, which was in very good shape. 

Sonia and her sister blinked twice. Silence took over the place. 

Hancock, who was sitting by her throne, was shaking. What hurt her was pride. 

"That won't get you away from death," Sonia said.

"I know." Josh started jogging in his place, punching in the air and warming up. "Nothing is personal. But I promise to be gentle."

"Hehehe…" 

"Stop giggling, Sonia." Said Mari, pointing with her eyes to their angry big sister.

"Right." 

The two sisters then started getting bigger, while their bodies started getting covered by scales, turning into a hybrid between a human and a snake. Sonia became a green snake-like, while Mari became a yellow one. 

Josh lifted his head now and thought it would be hard, as the two sisters became like giants, dinosaurs… 

"Well, shall we start?" Josh said. 

Thinking about this fight, he thought it would be a good test to experience with his demonic energy.